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Oh snap!? I was way off lol, shows how long it's been since I've painted. Really should do something about that...

@dcostello - cheers homie ;) I stayed out of it for as long as I could, but as you said the Reagan flip flopping got me. (not that I supported Hunters' opinion at any stage, just wasn't going to get into a stupid argument) (side note - Oz & The Wire are pretty neck and neck with x-files as best show ever, and Game of Thrones (which I've only just got my little hands on) is kicking some ass also. Have you seen a show by the creator of The Wire called 'The Corner' or something?I haven't seen it but I'm trying to get a copy as we speak)

@Kev - MTN's or Golds? (My guess is MTN ;) )

@Hunter Morrow

Not before me you won't! ;)

It's moments like this I wish we already had a track ready lol

@RoryQ - no doubt my friend!! I'm still yet to witness the sights and sounds of Tokyo so I sure as hell can't think of a better reason ;) haha

Here are some links for photos of the convention ;) KOMPOUND: Rites of Passage Tattoo Convention & Arts Festival 2012 Rites of Passage 2012 | Tattoo Convention & Arts Festival

Fair play ;) and completely understandable lol. We'll definitely keep you up to date, what are you getting from Horishow?

@Jennifer Stell - Great to hear it's all coming together and the shop isn't too far off. You have both been working your collective asses off and deserve the 'rest' if thats what you can call it! Question - any plans to head to Australia (ever?) or will the new shop be added to my list of places to visit when I finally get to the states? (who am I kidding, it's going to be on the list to visit either way haha)

@Tittleton - Nice! What part of the armed forces do you serve in if you don't mind me asking? I'm hoping to make it back this year, and I know @RoryQ is making a trip back with his wifey at the end of the year so if it all works out timing wise, the first LST Japan meet up could be a cracker! ( @CaptCanada - this requires your involvement haha)

This. I've got a bunch of flicks I've been swiping from the interwebs, I just am currently on a really crappy internet connection so once I've got that sorted it's on.

@Tittleton - it's now in writing so you better post! Are you visiting Japan or are you located there?

@Ursula - I love you. And not in a "secret infatuation" type way ( @kylegrey - truth.) or any sexual type way, I mean in a straight up you take no bullshit kinda way and you rock (+ the fighting league steez lol). Please keep us up to date with your progress on ripping this guy a new one. In the immortal words of Red Foreman "What an Ass".

@Reyeslv - that be the business. Really nice my friend, much respect. Question: what on earth did it feel like going so close up into the actual arm pit? (in my head that = PAIN lol)

@Anisya - yes! And yes. There have been a small numbers of Trolls that have fallen victim to @hogg 's banhammer of fury. He gives them a chance or two before he starts swinging, but once it's swung they're out of here pretty quick

I think we're on to something here people. (In relation to band/covers lol) and yes, @Ursula I had similar thoughts about said possible asshole ;)

I say you share that story ;)

@Gregor - what about we do both + a few more and work towards an album, or at the very least an EP? P.s I also just listened to the entire track, gold.

My apologies, I'm a little (a lot) late to the party here. ^^ THIS. Lol, can we sample the Peter Gabriel classic "Sledgehammer" and change the lyrics to "Banhammer"? (see what I did there? hahahaha) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqyc37aOqT0

@CercleRouge - THANK YOU! now I can finally credit it in all its glory, cheers!

@stobbsie - welcome to LST. If your in the Uk, and are after something Japanese, you could hit up @Stewart Robson at Frith Street for a little somethin' somethin'? I guess my advice would be to find an artist whos Japanese stuff you like and talk to them, simply because that could be a slightly tricky cover up (speaking from personal experience) Either way, I'm sure you will find what you seek on here

@phickey - make sure you also post that bad boy in the latest tattoo lowdown thread so everyone can see it in all its glory (not sure how many people regularly check out the initiation threads is all)

This I don't envy! Actually, who am I kidding, anyone would be stoked to be healing all that fine work at once and would happily put up with some slight discomfort. Nicely done ;)

I've said it before, and i'll say it again - you can't go wrong with a "Wu-Tang Buffalo with laser beam eyes". Here's one that was prepared earlier (I have no idea who did this originally, I came across it awhile ago in all its awesomeness)